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Viva Mediva by Mediva Mediva : Viva Mediva.
 Medieval music made enticingly modern.

Mediva burst upon the early music scene in 1998 with an hit concert at the Royal Academy of Music, and their concerts have been sell-out events ever since. Made up of an eclectic mix of ten musicians, this group makes medieval music sound startlingly modern through fresh arrangements, high-level sound design, and world-class performances by singers and multi-instrumentalists from throughout Europe. On this album, the highly sophisticated polyphonics of 14th century Italy intermingle beautifully with Spanish cantigas composed for the Virgin Mary, and the overall effect is surprisingly dramatic and exciting. Features a range of exotic medieval and Arabian instruments such as oud, saz, shawms, recorders, harp, psaltery, fiddle, and percussion, as well as a range of singing techniques to suit each repertoire. Standout tracks include "Ivo bene," "Mandad ei Comigo,' and "Adiu Adiu Dous Dame" in which the performer's voice magically transforms into a woodwind at certain points throughout the song.
Songs:

1. Amor mi fa Cantar (Anon C14th Italy)
2. Virgen Madre Gloriosa (Cantiga no 340)
3. Ivo bene (Anon C14th Italy)
4. Adiu Adiu Dous Dame (Landini)
5. Belicha (Anon C14th Italy)
6. O Roso Bella (Ciconia)
7. Tod Aqueste (Codax)
8. Ondas da Mar (Codax)
9. Mandad ei Comigo (Cantiga no 3)
10. Mui Grandes Noit e Dia (Cantiga no 57)

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Release date: 3/29/2007
Mediva lives in Cheshunt England

Tagged as: Classical, Medieval, Classical Singing, Medieval Romance, Lute, Pipes

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